[Oh, and she was about to say a word. Opens her mouth and everything. But she purses her lips and exhales through her nose, letting him finish. Sentimental man. She dips down and rests her forehead right where his clavicles meet.]

I don't want that either. I want a family, baby. I'm tired of being alone. I hate it. But I don't want to drag you into something you hate just to appease my foolish insecurities.